Our Junior Presenter Seminars
Please note: Our Junior Presenters Seminars are separate from Junior Instructor Course Offerings.
Gifted kids love to share their passions and make a difference. Our Junior Presenters are gifted young people with a desire to share information they are passionate about with others.
In our Junior Presenters Seminars, our Junior Presenters lead a 50-60 minute webinar filled with information to excite their peers. All of our Junior Presenters are current or former students of Athena’s Advanced Academy.
In addition, Junior Presenters choose a secular charity or non-profit that aligns with their subject matter and/or is important to them.
100% of the profits from the Junior Presenter seminars go to the Junior Presenter’s charity or non-profit of choice.
Together Athena’s Junior Presenters raised $1548.87 in 2022, bringing the grand total raised to $3,013.91 since 2018!
Welcome to Athena’s Junior Presenter Seminars!
Gifted kids love to share their passions and make a difference.
Join these amazing Athena’s kids as they share fascinating information about all kinds of topics and make a difference in the process!
Students, including those not registered at Athena’s, friends, & family members are welcome to attend!
Junior Presenter seminar webinars are monitored by an adult supervisor.
Welcome to Athena’s Junior Presenter Seminars!
Gifted kids love to share their passions and make a difference.
Join these amazing Athena’s kids as they share fascinating information about all kinds of topics and make a difference in the process!
- Students, including those not registered at Athena’s, friends, & family members are welcome to attend!
- Be sure to sign up at least 24 hours before the seminar!
- Junior Presenter seminar webinars are monitored by an adult supervisor.
- Choose to donate $7.00 or more to the Junior Presenter’s charity of choice.
- Fill out the corresponding form below.
Junior Presenter Single Seminars – 2022
Monday,
June 13
10:00 AM
Pacific
Kelp Forest Ecosystems
Learn about California kelp forest ecosystems and their impacts.
Each of the creatures affects the ecosystem in different interesting ways.
Junior Presenter: Bridget the Vaquita Lover
Charity: Sea Shepherd
Tuesday,
June 14
10:00 AM
Pacific
Cultural Diversity in Kids’ Media
Kids today have access to cartoons and movies that are culturally diverse and have a broader representation of people from racial and ethnic backgrounds.
These are not the cartoons that our grandparents grew up with!
Junior Presenter: Aydyn the Media Critic
Charity: Food Bank of Contra Costa County
Wednesday,
June 15
1:00 PM
Pacific
Dive into Improv Games and Skills
Improvisation is a fantastic skill to have; it is the skill of being able to act on the spot, no matter the situation!
Not only is improv useful, but it is also really fun!
Junior Presenter: Olivia the Improvisator
Charity: Southwest Humane Society
Thursday,
June 16
1:00 PM
Pacific
Electric Tomatoes and Other Shocking Stories
Electricity is all around us, powering the computer that you are using to read these words!
In this webinar, learn how electricity is essential to all living things, including tomatoes.
Junior Presenter: Kyle the Nature Lover
Charity: American Heart Association
Thursday,
June 16
3:00 PM
Pacific
A History of the Universe: From 12 Billion BCE to Present
Have you ever wondered how the universe got to be how it is?
I’ll answer that and more in The History of the Universe: 12 Billion BCE to Present.
Junior Presenter: Ethan the Astronomer
Charity: California Science Center
Friday,
June 17
1:00 PM
Pacific
Oscillating Oceans: California’s Ocean Ecosystem
Have you ever wondered about what goes on in California’s oceans, how animals live down there, and how our actions affect them?
Join us to understand what happens under the sea and learn how you can make good choices to protect ocean ecosystems.
Junior Presenter: Coco the Cup Coral
Charity: Monterey Bay Aquarium
Tuesday,
June 21
1:00 PM
Pacific
Backyard Birding: Identifying Common Birds by Region
Have you ever looked out the window and seen a bird, but did not know what it was?
This presentation will help you learn what types of birds you’re seeing, which helps you reduce stress and find joy.
Junior Presenter: Jack the Backyard Birder
Charity: The Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Wednesday,
June 22
1:00 PM
Pacific
Horses 101
Calling all horse-crazy kids: Ever wonder why horses pin their ears back or the difference between Show-Jumping and Dressage?
This presentation can answer all of your questions and more!
Junior Presenter: Elizabeth the Equine Enthusiast
Charity: Courtney Cares
Thursday,
June 23
10:00 AM
Pacific
Intro to Fun Molecular Biology
Do you want to know about the blueprints of life?
If so, join me for a peek into the world of molecular biology!
Junior Presenter: Alex the Chemical Wizard
Charity: International Host Connection
Monday,
June 27
10:00 AM
Pacific
A Deep Dive Into the Deep Sea
Angler fish, comb jellies, yeti crabs, sea pigs, ghoul sharks, and bryozoans – the creatures of the deep may look scary, or at least unnerving, but they are also really interesting if you know why they look the way they do! Explore the various environments of the midnight zone – such as seamounts, hydrothermal vents, open ocean, trenches, and the seafloor – as well as what lives there and how they have adapted to better suit their home. We will also learn about how humans get down to these depths and how they avoid being crushed by the water pressure.
Junior Presenter: Arden the Aquatic
Charity: Seaside Sustainability
Tuesday,
June 28
10:00 AM
Pacific
Odin’s Guide to the Modern World: The Norse Mythology Practiced Now
Do you know that the old Norse mythology is still practiced by people today? Is the modern media accurate in its depictions of the Norse religion? What are some of the traditions of modern practitioners?
In this seminar, you will not only learn the answers to these questions, but you will also learn about Norse mythology in culture today!
Junior Presenter: Beckett the Bringer of Ragnorok
Charity: Scandinavian Cultural Center
Wednesday,
June 29
1:00 PM
Pacific
Cryptic Codes and Psychic Ciphers: An Introduction to Cryptography
Cryptography is all around us―it is the very key enabling email, ATM, web browsing, security cameras, ID protection, you name it.
From the Caesar cipher to the Enigma machine, learn about the codes that have built the backbone of our society as it is today.
Junior Presenter: Jason the Mathematician
Charity: Julia Robinson Mathematical Festival
Thursday,
June 30
10:00 AM
Pacific
The World of German Shepherds
Do you want to learn more about this popular pet?
If so, this class is what you’ve been looking for!
Junior Presenter: Avery the Animal Queen
Charity: Greater California German Shepherd Rescue
Friday,
July 1
9:00 AM
Pacific
War and Wisdom: Norse Mythology
You may wonder how a small population of people in a harsh environment became known across the world as such fierce warriors and brave explorers.
In this seminar, you will learn about Norse mythology and how it influenced Viking life and history.
Junior Presenter: Wells the Norseman
Charity: Komodo Survival Program
Wednesday,
July 6
1:00 PM
Pacific
All About World War II
Have you ever wondered how or why World War II started, what countries were involved and how it affected the world?
Come and join Athena’s Junior Presentation, All About World War II, to find out!
Junior Presenter: Talmage the General
Charity: Feeding America
Wednesday,
July 13
1:00 PM
Pacific
Spark Your Storytelling Style
Get ready to dive into a session chockfull of storytelling adventures!
In this seminar, you will have fun with different writing styles and decide which one is “write” for you!
Junior Presenter: Nova the Whimsical Bookworm
Charity: Project Kesher – Supporting Ukrainian Women
Friday,
July 15
8:00 AM
Pacific
Our Universe
Have you ever wondered what’s outside our Earth? Are we alone in the Universe?
Come, let’s explore our Universe together!
Junior Presenter: Nivethaharinee the Universe Lover
Charity: Feeding America